The party of all parties is coming to Buenos Aires in 2010, when Argentina celebrates 200 years of independence on 25 May. Plans are still to be finalised, but the festivities will undoubtedly involve some spectacular concerts, dazzling pyrotechnics, buckets of red wine and dancing in the streets.

Critic's choice

Fashion Buenos Aires

Where:Hilton Buenos AiresWhen: Mar & SeptTel & website: 4982 4074/www.buenosairesmoda.comThe latest fads from local designers grace the catwalk in Buenos Aires' twice-yearly, five-day fashion week: the winter collection is presented in March, the summer one in September. Over 30 labels show off their wares to 13,000 guests per day. Pay around AR$10 to hang out with willowy beauties, catty fashionistas and other people who would happily spend a month's wages on a pair of sandals.

Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente

Where:Hoyts Abasto & other cinemasWhen: mid-late AprWebsite: www.bafici.gov.arHugely popular ten-day showcase for international non-Hollywood films, including the work of local directors. It attracts a couple of big-name filmmakers and high-profile actors usually seen only at the likes of the Cannes or Berlin film festivals.

La Rural

Where: Predio La Rural, Avenida Santa Fe 4201, y Sarmiento, PalermoWhen: end July-AugWebsite:www.exposicionrural.com.arThe Exposición de Ganadería, Agricultura e Industria Internaciona – known as La Rural – is the nation's supremely important two-week farm fair. Lambs, rams, pigs and other farm animals get a look-in, but it's the bulls who enjoy the most respect. The best events are the madly macho gaucho stunts. This is also the time of year when BA's peñas (folklore nights) fill with genuine foot-stamping cowboys.

Abierto Argentino de Polo

Where: Campo Argentino de PoloWhen: mid Nov-mid DecTel & website: Asociación Argentina de Polo 4343 0972/www.aapolo.comArgentina has long been polo's spritual home, producing the world's top stars both on four legs and two. Held at Palermo's magnificent 16,000 capacity Campo Argentino de Polo, the Argentinian Polo Open is the sport's annual highlight.

January-March

Chinese New Year

Where: along Arribeños 2000-2200 blocks, BelgranoWhen: Jan or FebTel: Chinese Embassy 4541 5085This small-scale day-long festival is an explosion of colour and clamour in Belgrano's tiny Chinatown, known locally as Barrio Chino. Local restaurants set up stalls on the streets and dole out dim sum.

Carnaval

Where: plazas & social clubs throughout Buenos AiresWhen: FebWebsite:www.buenosaires.gov.arDon't expect Rio or New Orleans – here, festivities are on a smaller, albeit still enthusiastic scale, with local groups of murga drummers and dancers performing in plazas, and a parade down Avenida de Mayo. The best carnivals in the region are in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, while in Argentina the main action is in Gualeguaychú (pronounced Gwal-ay-gwah-CHOO) in Entre Ríos.

Abierto de Tenis de Buenos Aires

Where:Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis ClubWhen: FebTel & website: 4772 0983/www.copatelmex.comBA's annual Tennis Open gives locals the rare opportunity to watch their own players slug it out on the city's premier clay courts. Home-grown stars include David Nalbandian and Guillermo Cañas.

Opera Season

Where: Teatro ColónWhen: Mar-DecTel & website: box office 4378 7344/www.teatrocolon.org.arThe opera seasons have been thrown into disarray somewhat with the problems delaying the reopening of the stunning Teatro Colón. However, in all theatres the season officially opens its curtains in early March, with ballet, opera and classical concerts. Look out for brilliant pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim's annual return.

South American Music Conference

Where: Centro Costa Salguero, Avenida Rafael Obligado, y Salguero, Costanera NorteWhen: MarWebsite:www.samc.netThis world-class electronic music event, uniting DJs from around the globe, has helped establish BA as the dance capital of South America. Expect seminars on trance and techno as well as a mammoth closing party that will leave your ears ringing for days.

Fashion Buenos Aires

Where:Hilton Buenos AiresWhen: Mar & SeptTel & website: 4982 4074/www.buenosairesmoda.comThe latest fads from local designers grace the catwalk in Buenos Aires' twice-yearly, five-day fashion week: the winter collection is presented in March, the summer one in September. Over 30 labels show off their wares to 13,000 guests per day. Pay around AR$10 to hang out with willowy beauties, catty fashionistas and other people who would happily spend a month's wages on a pair of sandals.

April-June

Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente

Where:Hoyts Abasto & other cinemasWhen: mid-late AprWebsite: www.bafici.gov.arHugely popular ten-day showcase for international non-Hollywood films, including the work of local directors. It attracts a couple of big-name filmmakers and high-profile actors usually seen only at the likes of the Cannes or Berlin film festivals.

Feria Internacional del Libro

Where: Predio La Rural, Avenida Santa Fe 4201, y Avenida Sarmiento, PalermoWhen: mid Apr-MayWebsite:www.el-libro.org.arThe annual BA Book Fair is a monster three weeks of readings, book signings and debates, some in English. Geared much more towards readers than publishers, the fair attracts an incredible 1.2m bookworms plus authors from all over the globe.

ArteBA

Where: Predio La Rural, Avenida Santa Fe 4201, y Avenida Sarmiento, PalermoWhen: mid MayWebsite:www.arteba.comNational and international galleries, specialist publishers, artists and collectors (not to mention 110,000 paying punters) descend on this week-long art fair, which has evolved into one of the best- attended and most-hyped cultural events in Latin America, displaying the works of hundreds of artists from Argentina and overseas.

Aniversario de la Revolución de Mayo

Where: Plaza de MayoWhen: 25 MayTel: Museo del Cabildo 4334 1782The humble celebration of the 1810 revolution begins at midnight the day before, when people gather in front of the Cabildo for a lusty rendition of the (lengthy) national anthem. At 8pm on the 25th, the crowds mass again for another patriotic singalong.

July-September

Día de la Independencia

Where: across ArgentinaWhen: 9 JulyAlthough the main events are held in freedom's birthplace in the north-western city of Tucumán, cafés along Avenida de Mayo serve up traditional hot chocolate with churros (doughnuts) and a solemn mass at the cathedral is attended by the president, who is forced to sit through a tongue-lashing homily delivered by the city's archbishop.

La Rural

Where: Predio La Rural, Avenida Santa Fe 4201, y Sarmiento, PalermoWhen: end July-AugWebsite:www.exposicionrural.com.arThe Exposición de Ganadería, Agricultura e Industria Internacional – known as La Rural – is the nation's supremely important two-week farm fair. Lambs, rams, pigs and other farm animals get a look-in, but it's the bulls who enjoy the most respect. The best events are the madly macho gaucho stunts. This is also the time of year when BA's peñas (folklore nights) fill with genuine foot-stamping cowboys.

World Tango Championships

Where: various theatres and cultural centresWhen: late AugWebsite:www.tangodata.gov.arPrequalifying stages, strict rules and an eagle-eyed jury (Simon Cowell has nothing on these guys) are just a few of the hurdles awaiting those couples attempting to become the World Tango Champions. The prize money is small but the prestige is priceless, and those with two left feet can marvel at the leg flicking athleticism and passionate clinches on stage.

Feria de Vinos y Bodegas

Where: Predio La Rural, Avenida Santa Fe 4201, y Sarmiento, PalermoWhen: early SeptWebsite:www.inasuvid.com.arVineyards from around Argentina exhibit at the country's biggest wine fair, aimed at popularising home-grown brands. Grape connoisseurs can enjoy four glorious days of wine swilling with over 1,000 different labels to sample, as well as specialist tastings, seminars, and master chef demonstrations on what dishes to best accompany your vino with.

Festival Internacional de Teatro Buenos Aires

Where:Teatro San Martín & other theatresWhen: every 2 years; next Sept 2009Website:www.festivaldeteatroba.gov.arBuenos Aires' major performing arts festival, this is an impressive fortnight of Argentinian and international theatre, dance and performances.

October-December

Festival Martha Argerich

Where:Teatro ColónWhen: OctTel & website: box office 4378 7344/www.teatrocolon.org.arRenowned Argentinian pianist Martha Argerich wows her legions of fans during this high-profile ten-day celebration of classical music, which includes Argerich's virtuoso solo performances as well as ensemble pieces with famous guests.

Alvear Fashion & Arts

Where: along Avenida Alvear, RecoletaWhen: Oct-Nov A one-week, red-carpet exhibition of local painters, sculptors and photographers held at the high-end boutiques and galleries on BA's swankiest avenue, recently voted among the top five shopping areas in the world. Also includes talks on issues in contemporary art and what rags we'll be wearing.

Casa Foa

Where: venue variesWhen: Oct-NovWebsite:www.casafoa.comGoing strong for over two decades, this cutting-edge design fair presents new trends in the world of architecture, garden and interior design, providing stylish inspiration on how best to personalise your home.

Código País

Where: venue variesWhen: NovWebsite:www.codigopais.comAs well as showcasing the talents of innovative new artists, photographers and designers, Código País is dedicated to opening your eyes to new possibilities, through an eclectic programme of independent film screenings, live DJs, sustainable fashion workshops, avant-garde theatre and even an 'erotic space'.

Maratón de Buenos Aires

When: NovWebsite:www.maratondebuenosaires.comRoadrunners clog Avenida 9 de Julio in this annual marathon. The start and finish line is the Obelisco. As well as the international race there's a 'fun run' and a four-kilometre mini marathon for children.

Marcha del Orgullo Gay

Where: Plaza de MayoWhen: 1st Sat in NovWebsite:www.marchadelorgullo.org.arBA's ever growing Gay Pride March gathers gays, lesbians, trannies and heteros for a serious protest parade through the city centre, and an even more serious party in the city's nightclubs afterwards. It might not be as big as its Sydney or Sao Paulo counterparts but it's seriously fun.

Creamfields

Where: Autodrómo de Buenos AiresWhen: early NovWebsite:www.creamfields.comThis one-day dance music festival has a relationship with rain similar to Glastonbury, but a bit of mud doesn't deter 60,000 party-loving porteños from stepping out in their finest for 15 hours of non-stop raving. International DJs such as Carl Cox and The Chemical Brothers get behind the decks, and a turn by local boy Hernán Cattáneo is pretty much a given.

Día de la Tradición

Where:Feria de Mataderos; or San Antonio de Areco, BA provinceWhen: weekend nearest 12 NovWebsite:www.feriademataderos.com.ar; Tourist Office 02326 453165/www.sanantoniodeareco.comThe annual gaucho day has regional food and music and impressive displays of horsemanship. The town of San Antonio de Areco, 113 kilometres (70 miles) north-west of the capital, or BA's Feria de Mataderos, are the places to be.

Gran Premio Nacional

Where:Hipódromo Argentino de PalermoWhen: mid NovTel & website: 4778 2880/www.palermo.com.arFirst run in 1884, Argentina's top annual horse race attracts knowledgeable punters and social climbers alike. In recent years it's become a day-long event with plenty of track-side entertainment and celebrity spotting. Dress appropriately – hats are not essential ladies, but for men, the jumper draped louchely over the shoulders is a must.

Abierto Argentino de Polo

Where: Campo Argentino de PoloWhen: mid Nov-mid DecTel & website: Asociación Argentina de Polo 4343 0972/www.aapolo.comArgentina has long been polo's spritual home, producing the world's top stars both on four legs and two. Held at Palermo's magnificent 16,000 capacity Campo Argentino de Polo, the Argentinian Polo Open is the sport's annual highlight.

Festival Buenos Aires Danza Contemporánea

Where:Teatro San Martín & other theatresWhen: every 2 years in Dec; next in 2010Website:www.buenosairesdanza.gob.arFor two weeks only, once every two years, tango takes a back seat and BA's sometimes overlooked modern dance scene twirls on to centre stage. Theatres around the city present the best in local as well as international talent.

Festival Buen Día

Where: venue variesWhen: mid DecWebsite:www.festivalbuendia.netAn ultra laid-back affair, this youth-oriented open-air party kicks off with a relaxed afternoon of browsing stylish fashion, music, photography and craft stalls, and climaxes with a host of live bands performing beneath the stars.

Public holidays

The following feriados, or public holidays, are fixed from year to year:

New Year's Day 1 JanuaryJueves Santo (Thursday before Easter)Viernes Santo (Good Friday)Labour Day 1 MayMay Revolution Day 25 MayIndependence Day 9 JulyDay of the Immaculate Conception 8 DecemberChristmas 25 December

For the following, the day of the holiday moves to the Monday before if it falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, or to the Monday following if it falls Thursday to Sunday:

Falklands/Malvinas War Veterans Day 2 AprilFlag Day 20 JuneSan Martín Memorial Day 17 AugustColumbus Day 12 October

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